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Taavi
Taavi is a Finnish form of David. David is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is frequently interpreted as "beloved"; the original meaning has not been conclusively clarified.
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Names starting with T
Explore 130 first names starting with T, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Tabea
Traces back to the Aramaic name Tabitha; the root word means “gazelle”.
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Tabita
Tabita originates from Aramaic. The documented meaning of the name is "gazelle." The sequence of T, B, and T gives the name a very rhythmic, percussive cadence. A common spelling variant is Tabitha.
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Tabitha
The English and older Aramaic form of Tabea, likewise with the meaning “gazelle”.
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Tade
Various name histories are documented for Tade, which is why a single translation would be imprecise. The name is widely interpreted as a Frisian short form of Thaddäus, but it may also go back to Old High German names containing the syllable "diot" (people).
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Tafsut
This feminine name comes from Tamazight and definitively means "spring". It offers a clear reference to nature and has remained rare outside North Africa.
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Taha
A name of Arabic origin. The meaning is not certain, as the name traces back to two letters of the Arabic alphabet whose exact interpretation in the Quran remains open.
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Tahir
Tahir is a first name firmly established in the Arabic-speaking world. The Arabic word base translates directly as "pure" or "clean." The name is short, concise, and is typically stressed on the second syllable.
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Tahira
is an Arabic name whose root word tahir is documented as meaning "pure" or "chaste." The name is stressed on the first syllable.
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Tahni
Tahni, often also spelled Tarni, is documented in the Kaurna language from the region around modern-day Adelaide. The underlying word means specifically "surf" or "salt water."
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Tainá
A name from the Tupi language in Brazil. The common interpretation is "star" or "morning star", based on indigenous legends.
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Taiwo
(Yoruba): The traditional name for the first-born child among twins. The linguistic root means "taste the world" or "test the world." It is gender-neutral.
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Tala
The name is often sweepingly derived from Indigenous North American languages as "wolf." A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here, as the linguistic attribution remains unclear. The name is, however, documented in Samoan ("story") and Tagalog ("star").
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Talea
A Frisian short form of Adelheid. The Old High German roots mean “noble” and “kind/nature”.
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Talia
The Hebrew name Talia means "dew of God". By contrast, the similar-sounding Greek name Thalia belongs to the word for "to bloom". In the case of an Australian place-name derivation, "near water" is assumed; this is not an established general meaning of Talia. The Arabic reading "the reciter" is not equated with these name histories without clarifying the original spelling.
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Tallulah
The frequently cited translation "leaping water" from the Choctaw language is an interpretation. Other sources suggest an origin in the Creek language. The exact etymology remains unclear.
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Tamar
A Hebrew first name. The documented meaning is “date palm.” A well-known extension of this name in the German-speaking area is Tamara.
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Tamara
The name traces back to the Hebrew word "tamar." Its documented meaning is "date palm." With three syllables, Tamara is slightly longer, yet retains a firm structure through the initial T and the R in the final syllable.
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Tammo
A Frisian short form of names beginning with "Dank-" (such as Dankmar). The Old High German root word means "to think" or "thought."
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Tamsin
This first name is an English (more specifically, Cornish) short form of the name Thomasina. Since the Aramaic root of Thomas reliably means "twin," Tamsin also carries this documented meaning. The name is very rare in the German-speaking area, but easy to spell and pronounce.
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Tamu
The Swahili word for "sweet" or "pleasant."
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Tane
Tane is a boy's name from the Maori language. The documented meaning is man. In mythology, he is the god of forests and birds. The E at the end is pronounced in Polynesian.
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Tanja
Documented as a Russian short form of Tatjana.
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Tara
An Irish and an Indian naming history are documented for this name. In Irish, it refers to the historical Hill of Tara; in Sanskrit, it is widely translated as “star.”
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Taran
A name from the Celtic linguistic area that traces back to Taranis, the Celtic god of thunder.
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Taras
A very popular name in Ukraine of Ancient Greek origin. The frequently suggested translation "the rebel" or "the troublemaker" is an interpretation. What is primarily established is its derivation from the ancient southern Italian city of Taras (today Taranto).
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Tarek
This Arabic boy's name has an established historical meaning. The documented linguistic root means "the one who knocks at the door" or "the morning star". Tarek (also spelled Tariq) is a classic name that is deeply rooted in Syria and Lebanon.
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Tarik
Tarik is documented as an Arabic first name. The root word means "he who knocks at the door" or, figuratively, "the morning star". The name is easily understood internationally and has a distinct contour thanks to the K at the end.
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Tariq
The linguistic root of this name means "to knock." The often-cited translation "the morning star" is an interpretation derived from the star "knocking at the door of the night." A common spelling variant is Tarik.
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Tarkan
An ancient title from the Turkic and Mongolian realms. The exact word meaning of this name family is not definitively resolved. Today, the name is known primarily as a given name, though an unambiguous literal translation cannot be substantiated.
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Taro
The origin is documented: Taro literally means "big son" (太郎) and was traditionally given to the eldest son. Today, it is often used as an ending for other names, such as Kentaro.
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Tassia
A documented Greek short form of Anastasia, which traces back to the Greek word root for “resurrection”.
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Tassilo
An old German name. The exact meaning has not been conclusively determined. It is often interpreted as a diminutive of names with the element "Tag" (day), though this is not confirmed.
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Tatjana
Traces back to the ancient Roman family name Tatius. The older root meaning of this family of names has not been definitively determined.
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Tauriel
Tauriel is a literary name created specifically for the film adaptation of "The Hobbit". In the elven language Sindarin constructed by Tolkien, the meaning is documented as "daughter of the forest".
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Tavi
Tavi is documented as a Finnish form of David. The widespread interpretation "beloved" belongs to the David name family. An origin from Thomas or a universally valid translation as "good" is not documented for this Finnish form.
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Tawan
A Thai name that can be used for boys and girls. Its origin is documented: Tawan is the Thai word for "sun." The emphasis is on the second syllable.
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Taylor
An English occupational surname originating from the trade of the tailor and used internationally today as a first name.
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Teitur
This name traces back to the Old Norse word "teitr". The documented meaning is "glad", "cheerful", or "merry".
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Teje
The name of this notable queen has no known meaning. It is likely an affectionate nickname or a shortened form. It is very short and feels almost modern, similar to Nordic names (for example, Tje).
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Tenzin
This name originates from Tibetan. Its documented meaning is "holder of the teaching". It is one of the given names of the current Dalai Lama and is widely given in Tibet.
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Teresa
Teresa belongs to the name family of Theresa, which is documented as early as the older form Therasia. Its original meaning is unresolved. The Greek island of Therasia as well as words for “summer” or “to harvest” are among the discussed explanations.
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Tereza
The name is documented as the Czech spelling of Theresa. Theresa belongs to the Teresa family of names, attested early on in the form Therasia. The original meaning remains unclear. The Greek island of Therasia as well as words for "summer" or "to harvest" are among the explanations under discussion.
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Tess
Known as an English short form of Theresa. Theresa belongs to the Teresa name family, which is recorded as early as the older form Therasia. The original meaning is unexplained. The Greek island of Therasia as well as words for "summer" or "to harvest" are among the discussed explanations.
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Tessa
Tessa is documented as an English short form of Theresa. Theresa belongs to the name family of Teresa, which has been recorded as early as the older form Therasia. The original meaning is unexplained. The Greek island of Therasia as well as words for "summer" or "to harvest" are among the discussed explanations.
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Tessy
Tessy is a Luxembourgish pet form of Theresa. Theresa belongs to the name family of Teresa, which is recorded as far back as the older form Therasia. The original meaning remains unresolved. The Greek island of Therasia as well as words for “summer” or “to harvest” are among the explanations under discussion.
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Thabo
Thabo comes from the Sotho and Tswana languages in southern Africa. The name is given to boys and means "joy."
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Thaddäus
The name is widely translated as "courageous heart"; however, this meaning is not verified. Deriving it from the Aramaic word "taddai" (breast, heart) is one of several interpretations among linguists. Providing a single generalized meaning here would be too imprecise.
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